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Saturday, 31 May 2014

ABOUT PRAYERS

But when ye pray, use not vain
repetitions, as the heathen do:for they think that they shall be
heard for their much speaking. (St Matthew 6:7)

You have heard them: The repetitions in
prayers and some time I can think they are funny. For example; Donuts
and biscuits are served and someone is asked to say a prayer then it
goes; ”Bless the refreshments to nourish and strengthen our bodies.
”

I do not know how much donuts
”strengthen” my body. I think you can thank our Lord for a great
snack and good company.

"Thank thee for all our many
blessings." Yeah we do have blessings but this is a passive way
to say it. A grateful heart comes through expressing gratitude to our
Heavenly Father for His blessings and to those around us for all that
they bring into our lives. I am grateful today for certain things.
Counting my blessings is for me not for my Heavenly Father. If I even
have to count them.

Another prayer I have heard; "Bless
that we will travel home in safety." I do not have a car and to
drive in a safe way is for me obiously. But what do you do with a
car? Do you take extra caution when driving? If it's late, do you
offer rides to those who might have to walk? Do you pray for the
busdriver?

Any prayer from a sincere heart is
great and phrases are repeated with good intentions. But friends
remember our communication with our Father is so simple. And He has a
kind of humour. Just be honest in your prayers. In my next blogpost I
will talk more about this.